If you have a hobby that you enjoy, a topic you are particularly passionate about or you just enjoy being sociable, we would love you to join us as a Volunteer Befriender!
Provide companionship virtually for just one hour per week to fit flexibly around your schedule.
Report any safeguarding concerns to BFUK
- Impactful Contribution: Make a significant difference in the lives of young people who have missed out on many school experiences.
- Personal Fulfillment: Gain personal satisfaction from helping young people feel less isolated and more engaged with their education and hobbies.
"My volunteer is kind, considerate, and a great person to work with. I always come out happier after our sessions together!" - E (aged 20)
- Enhanced DBS will be provided
- Safeguarding Level One Training
- Skill Development opportunities
- Direct experience working with children and young people
- Positive Engagement: Ability to engage with young people in a positive and friendly way.
- Empathy and Understanding: A kind and understanding nature, especially towards those facing health challenges.
- Reliability: Consistent availability for the agreed-upon time commitment for a minimum of 14 weeks.
- Adaptability: Willingness to try new activities and adapt to the needs of the young person you are paired with.
- Commitment to safeguarding policies and reporting any concerns to BFUK
As a charity that supports children and young people, we make safeguarding individuals our top priority. For this reason, all volunteers are subject to an enhanced criminal record and disclosures check. We also ask all volunteers to adhere to our Safeguarding, Equality and Confidentiality policies. These are nothing to worry about and if you have any questions, our team are happy to support you.
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